Zesty Italian Chili (from Chelsie)

Zesty Italian Chili

Here is a good one for the crockpot.

1lb ground beef
1 Tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
2 large onions, chopped
2 large peppers, chopped (add hot peppers for zesty or normal red and yellow for milder flavor.
1 large green pepper chopped
5 cloves of garlic, minched
2 tbsp chili powder (leave this out for mild flavor)
1 tsp dried italian seasoning (I use good seasoning italian dressing mix)
1 tsp salt
1/4 cup of dry red wine (optional)
3 small zucchini, chopped
2 small jars of pepperoncini peppers chopped (leave out for mild flavor)
1 jar (26-28oz) marinara sauce
1 can of cannellini beans, rinsed and drained

1-Cook beef, drain and add to crockpot
2-heat oil over medium high heat. Add onions, peppers and garlic cooking until soft. Transfer to crockpot
3-Stir in everything else.
4-Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours.
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